Product Type: Whole, OrganicQuantity: 5 lb Resealable BagOrigin:Mexico, Peru, Turkey, United StatesFlavor:Mildly pungent and bitter, slightly sweetAroma:Aromatic and spicy sweetCulinary Applications:This spice is used in a wide array of savory dishes, most notably for Italian dishes.History:The first use of oregano was by the Greeks. Aphrodite introduced the herb by giving it to a man to make his life fuller. Translated, oregano means the joy of the mountains.Farming and Harvesting:This perennial herb is harvested by cutting at the base of the leaves, and in Mediterranean climates, new stems quickly replace the harvested ones. Harvested product is dried and sized to specification.

Shelf Life: Product shelf life is dependent on storage conditions and is highly variable. Product should be stored under cool, dry conditions and in a humidity controlled environment. Industry standard for product is 24 months.

Microbial Data: E. Coli - <10 cfu/g Salmonella - Negative/25g

High Quality Organics (HQO) is the largest North American supplier of wholesale bulk non-gmo certified organic herbs and spices, botanicals, ancient grains, dehydrated vegetables and fruits, teas and more. Our services include custom cuts and blends, flavor formulation, organic transition, new product development and custom packaging, to name a few.​​